Sharks' Ntuthuko Mchunu scored two tries in the second half, leading his team to a 29-21 victory over the Lions and securing a home semifinal in the Currie Cup.
There were wins for the Sharks and Western Province on Friday as the Currie Cup season continued its march towards an exciting climax next month.
The Sharks scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a dramatic 24-22 victory over the Pumas in their Currie Cup game played in Nelspruit on Friday.
The Sharks made a big statement in the Currie Cup as they claimed a comprehensive 41-27 bonus-point win over the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday night.
The Golden Lions pulled off a stunning upset against the Pumas with a score of 26-10 at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday.
Defending Currie Cup champions the Pumas moved to the top of the table after thrashing the Griffons 64-6 in Welkom on Sunday.